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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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